Blogging under the golden dome

Democratic U.S. Rep. John Tierney and Republican challenger Richard Tisei square off in their first of four debates Thursday afternoon in Lynn, where the focus is expected to center on jobs and the economy. The Herald reported last week that the Tierney campaign has made efforts to block his family’s involvement in an illegal gambling ring from emerging during the debates — but Tisei has said the issue is fair game.

The road to 2012

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